Living in Washington, DC

Washington, DC

The White House, political power, and cherry blossoms
Photo by Caleb Perez
80
Score

In Washington, D.C., history and modern day life mix against a backdrop of iconic monuments and the U.S. Capitol, with diverse neighbourhoods, and a cosmopolitan atmosphere, providing a playground for those seeking a balance between work and exploration in this dynamic East Coast hub.

The Good

  • 🎉 Decent nightlife
  • 🤤 Great food options
  • 🍜 Streetfood
  • Coffee
  • 📡 Strong wifi coverage
  • 🚀 Fast wifi
  • 🚌 Good public transport
  • 🌲 Nature
  • 🏛️ Architecture
  • 🛍️ Shopping

The Bad

  • 🤑 Expensive
  • 👮 Not the safest
  • 🚘 Traffic
  • 🥶 Cold winters
  • 📸 Very Touristy
  • 🤼 Crowded

Living costs

Estimated Monthly Living Cost
Washington
Cheapest () Costliest ()
United States
1%
more expensive than United States median
275th
Cheapest out of 291 RoamRank places
  • Washington is the 7th most expensive place (out of 14) to live in United States
  • The average salary in Washington is
  • It's about 45% more expensive to live in Washington than it is Prague
  • You can expect to spend around $3,559.51 per month living here

Work

Internet
60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data
PAYG Sim Card
30 Day / Unlimited Data
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Airalo eSim
Global eSims for Instant Connectivity
Buy
Coffee
Regular (8-10oz)
Co-Working Space
Per Month
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Living

Apartment (1 bed)
Median Rent Per Month
Apartment (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Airbnb (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Utilities
Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage Collection Per Month
Water
0.33 liter bottle

Leisure

Meal
Cheap Restaurant
Meal for 2
Mid Range Restaurant
Local Beer
330ml Bottle
Cocktail
Standard Measure
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Bottle of Wine
Mid range
Gym Membership
Per Month
Cigarettes
20 pack
Cinema
Admission Per Person
  • Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
  • Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 4th Jun 2026

Safety

OK

Washington, DC has a moderate crime rate, with some areas experiencing higher levels of violent crime. Visitors should remain aware of their surroundings and avoid certain neighbourhoods, especially at night.

Internet speed

Superb

Download
184.8Mbps
Upload
24.8Mbps
Latency
35ms
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When to visit

Current weather
The weather in June is pleasant with temperatures around 19°

Average temperatures

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